I Am the Central Park Jogger (Abridged): A Story of Hope and Possibility Audiobook

" well-written memoir "

" I cannot get behind this at all. No one is denying that what happened to this woman was wrong, and that she went through an ordeal. It is always a good and inspiring thing when one is able to rise above such circumstances. But those five teenage boys went through an ordeal as well, one that cost them their innocence, their childhoods, their standing in society. Their lives were destroyed as well, and the worst part is that people still refuse to apologize, offer sympathy to them and their families, or admit that what happened to them was wrong. Meili does not acknowledge the racial firestorm that the case ignited, which I cannot comprehend. I doubt if the author realizes her sense of privilege, which not only allowed her to be successful before the attack, but also allowed her to pen this book. But perhaps the most troubling aspect of the book is that Meili, as a victim, shows no sense of concern or compassion for the young men who were also victimized. No "I'm sorry that this happened to you." No speaking out in campaigns on their behalf, or encouraging others to view them differently. I'm not saying that the justice system and its affiliates (police officers, prosecutors), certain individuals, (cough, Donald Trump, Ed Koch, cough), and the media should not be held accountable for their actions. But as the catalyst in this case, one would expect more from her, as well. The fact that it is not here speaks volumes about how she feels and where she is now, and the result is disconcerting. "

" Very inspiring story about her comeback. Interesting for runners and non-runners alike. "

" Another amazing human being. What a hero , what a horrible thing to go through. Such courage, if you have a down part of your life, read this and it will make you feel small compared to what she went through. "

" I've always been frightened by this story. It keeps me running in gyms on treadmills. I'm a bit of a scaredy cat. It wasn't nearly as gruesome as I feared and had some interesting TBI stuff in it, but no PTSD. "

" What happened to Ms. Meili was highly unfortunate and is a reflection of the dark world we live in. However, although her prose is simple yet well put, but her story itself is amazing. Her rise from the ashes like a phoenix after the attack and her constant endeavor to better herself and maintain a positive outlook is commendable. The book not only talks and teaches one about how one should respond to contingencies in life but it also reflects how we humans, being social characters need the love and support of family, friends, co-worker, community and society to achieve our true and great potential. Hats off to Ms. Meili for showing exemplary courage and dedication in her recovery. Like her, the many unfortunate victims of such crimes need to overcome the dark chapter in their life, and she can truly be a stalwart in their dash to a new future. "

" This book doesn't flinch when self-describing the authors horrific injuries. This is a book about resilience and beating the odds, very inspirational. "

" This book had much more to do with the resiliance of the human spirit than it had to do with the event. I was too young to remember the Central Park Jogger incident but I can understand how it gripped the nation. This was such a horrible act and unbelieveable how people on this earth have no understanding of the value of a human life. But, past the actual event this book was more about Trisha rebuilding her life and regaining herself again. Essentially she had to learn how to live again from the very basics. Walking, talking, eating, and writing where all the things she had to relearn and also being the emotional healing. I could not imagine having to rebuild everything but it can be done. Trisha should be seen as a hero to all women especially those who have gone through sexual or physical assualt. "

" Having survived a similar experience and this book brought me hope. I did not have the support system like Trisha had but I had God's! We can ALL endure in His unfailing love!!! "

" Listened to audio book. I liked the clarity of her thought processes and marvel at her courage - not to survive, but to move forward while staying in the present. "

" proof that beauty comes from tragedy "

" If ever you feel down about your own life, this is pretty inspiring. "

" Definitely would have been better if the author would have gone into more detail. Of course the book would have been much more lengthy, but I think it would remain a gripping read. Very inspirational! "

" I enjoyed this, though I guess I was hoping for something a little more detailed and cohesive. The timeline jumps around a little, which was a bit confusing. Still - interesting and it makes me want to read more in depth on the subject. "

" Very moving. Worth reading. "

" excellent behind the news reality "

" An amazing story of physical recovery and psychological resilience. "

" Trisha Meili describes herself as merely an ordinary person who weathered an extraordinary event. Her story is riveting (I read it in one sitting), inspiring, and, most surprisingly, devoid of self-pity or anger at what happened. "

" what a wonderful story of courage and inspiration. Made me lucky that i was recovering from knee surgery and not the traumatic event that happened to the author. loved it "

" Good book. I liked that the author doesn't launch into a rehashing of all the facts of her situation, but just enough to hang her narrative on. At times it dragged a little so I skimmed this more than others, but still overall a compelling read. "

" I picked this book randomly when I saw it on the shelf at the library. I had seen the author in a tv interview so it sparked my interest. It is a very inspirational story, and I appreciated her honesty. "

" This is a wonderful story that will make you cry. Trisha is an incredible woman who's life of love, hope and recovery is an example that all of us can learn from... "

" Writing is below average but I read it with a sympathetic heart. Hard to read the details of this woman's survival and not walk away with at least a few inches of your soul changed. "

" So brilliant and brave. "

" I bought this book because this was big news when it happened in NYC. I was 19 at the time. Reading it as a speech-language pathologist who has worked with traumatically brain-injured patients, it was an eye-opener about how to treat patients. "

" This is a wonderful story that will make you cry. Trisha is an incredible woman who's life of love, hope and recovery is an example that all of us can learn from... "

" Writing is below average but I read it with a sympathetic heart. Hard to read the details of this woman's survival and not walk away with at least a few inches of your soul changed. "

" Good read-all about the power of living in today and not giving up in the face of great adversity. "

" I remember this story being in the news and how tragic it was. The book could have been written with more details and feeling (she leaves out a lot about the support of her family)however, her story is remarkable and heroic. "

" I bought the book after listening to the author speak about her life since the day she was brutally attacked. It's a remarkable story of hope, faith, determination, and will power. What a strong woman! "

" A story of pain, trauma, will and hope. The power of the human spirit. "

" Another amazing human being. What a hero , what a horrible thing to go through. Such courage, if you have a down part of your life, read this and it will make you feel small compared to what she went through. "

" While Meili's story is fascinating, it's not the best written. The story drags on a bit, but it is a really intensely emotional story (which is why it was hard for me to be critical abt her story, but it's not that engaging). The way she was attacked..horrifying - but a miracle she recovered. "

" I was really anxious to read this book. About 1/4 of the way through, it started talking about Christianity. I'm Catholic, I have no problem with it ~ except, I thought it was going to be about her attack and the trial, etc. "

" Read this a while ago. What stuck with me though was the sheer resillience of the human spirit. How this woman struggled to recover from her injuries, put her life back together and carry on. Inspirational. "

" Listened to audio book. I liked the clarity of her thought processes and marvel at her courage - not to survive, but to move forward while staying in the present. "

" what a wonderful story of courage and inspiration. Made me lucky that i was recovering from knee surgery and not the traumatic event that happened to the author. loved it "